Eurocrash
Posted by Zealousideal_Lack213@reddit | thegrandtour | View on Reddit | 17 comments
Felt quite sorry for James in this ep. Missed everything and the lads still messed about with his car. If I was James, I would have removed the wheels but chucked them directly into Lake Bled instead of on a retrievable boat
MiserableScot@reddit
Hoping the story about him buying it drunk was true, rather than being stitched up by production!
Joseki100@reddit
It genuinely was his idea, he said it was “the most wrong I’ve been in my entire life”.
Meior@reddit
It's true lol. He commented on what wine it was even.
UnrealCanine@reddit
TBF it was his own fault he missed out
smushs88@reddit
As others mentioned James having a bit more of an ‘out there’ car compared to the other two was often on brand, this time whether genuinely a drunk purchase or not, it sadly detracted from the special as it was often only Jeremy and Hammond.
Go for an odd choice for sure, but a fridge on wheels being overtaken by artics isn’t the one.
canadianboi421@reddit
I like to think that after the cameras are shut he’s brought back to all of the places to check them out anyways
Meior@reddit
He did say in an interview that he genuinely missed it.
canadianboi421@reddit
Ah well, he’s a celebrity anyways he can just go back on his own, it’s not like it was a once in a lifetime opportunity
Meior@reddit
Also, it's not like it's some unatainable or weird place. Why would him being a celebrity matter? You can do the same roadtrip if you want.
Zealousideal_Lack213@reddit (OP)
I'm actually heading to Botswana next year and intend on visiting Kubu Island. I most definitely will need some tissues for the tears though
Meior@reddit
Oh my. Do post photos after! But, of course, focus on enjoying the moment.
That place has been on my bucket list since first seeing that episode.
panadwithonesugar@reddit
Those central European countries are incredibly good value for places to stay, eat and drink.
Meior@reddit
Indeed. You can have a truly amazing vacation for very little money. Lake Bled is also one of the most beautiful places on earth.
canadianboi421@reddit
I meant that he had the money to do whatever he wanted, I could theoretically do the same trip but I would run out of money lol
Zealousideal_Lack213@reddit (OP)
That's a nice way to think about it
Beahner@reddit
I mean…..he did get back at them and their cars quite completely too.
There has often been a theme with James where he gets the small and underpowered car….or just the bewildering pick. It’s always fit him. Many times it’s even been a car that surprises. Sometimes it’s just a drag. But it’s a theme that’s always worked.
It just so did not work with this little turd of a car.
matty_lam_937@reddit
One of my favourite things the boys ever did Eurocrash!
James' Crosley, as an ambulance at Poznan racetrack, had me absolutely creasing with laughter, as did his windscreen wipers at the start, and of course, the wax museum!
A perfectly balanced special, plenty of laughs, gorgeous scenery, some real motoring journalism (the Czech/Slovak cars section was incredible), and a nice run time!